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 The Primary Years Program for students aged 3 to 12 focuses on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside.  The Middle Years Program for students aged 11 to 16 provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills, achieved through embracing and transcending traditional school subjects.  The Diploma Program for students aged 16 to 19 is a demanding two-year curriculum leading to final examinations and a qualification that is welcomed by leading universities around the world. What is IB?

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 challenging two-year program for grades 11 and 12  follows an internationally developed curriculum  requires a broad and balanced range of knowledge  focuses on the skills for the lifelong learner  includes community service  develops international and intercultural understanding IB Diploma Program

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 a broad and balanced curriculum  development of international understanding  rigorous standardized assessment  community service  develops research skills, critical thinking and inquiring skills  reflection  connections across curriculum Key Features of IB

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Theory of Knowledge (TOK)  educational philosophy of the Diploma Program  students reflect critically on areas of knowledge  considers the role and nature of knowledge across the curriculum  students become aware of themselves as thinkers  recognizes the need to act responsibly  question based and links academic subject areas

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 IB diploma program is recognized internationally by many universities  Preferred entrance status at some Canadian universities  Possible advanced credits for IB courses  IB specific entrance scholarships at many Canadian Universities and colleges Opportunities for Graduates